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I drink no more than a sponge.

Francois Rabelais

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Francois Rabelais
Died: 1553
Died: April 9
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So that we may not be like the Athenians, who never consulted except after the event done. [Fr., Afin que ne semblons es Athenians, qui ne consultoient jamais sinon apres le cas faict.]
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A good intention does not mean honor. [Fr., A bon entendeur ne faut qu'un parole.]
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The belly has no ears nor is it to be filled with fair words.
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